Two in hospital after Dinnet ambulance crash

Two people were taken to hospital in Aberdeen last night following a crash on the A93 North Deeside Road.

An ambulance collided with a car at approximately 5pm on Thursday, May 14, near the Dinnet Garage by Aboyne.

A paramedic is understood to have suffered neck injuries in the collision.

A total of 13 firefighters were sent to the scene in two applicances from Ballater and Aboyne.

The road was blocked last night following the incident.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “

Police were made aware of an RTC between an ambulance and a Nissan X-Trail at around 5:00pm on Thursday 14 May near Dinnet Garage. The two drivers were taken to ARI where they were kept overnight for observations with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Enquiries are ongoing.”